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Moving to Bevo Mill

Diverse south-city neighborhood · housing, schools, commute, costs and everyday life

About this CityHub guide

Brick homes, affordable rents, and a diverse business corridor.

The short version

Bevo Mill stands out for affordability and cultural variety. Key tradeoffs include traffic and property variation.

What stands out

Bevo Mill is a sizable South City neighborhood with defined edges along Chippewa, Bates, Holly Hills and South Broadway. If you want to compare a range of residential blocks, first choose which edge and daily route fits your routine; the neighborhood is too broad for one block to stand in for all of it.

The essentials

At a glance

Facts & local estimates

Local estimates and editorial ratings are orientation only; they are not verified market data or current listing prices.

Population, 2020 Census
11,941 people
as of 2020-04-01Source
Affordability rating
64/100
Editorial estimate
Family-life rating
55/100
Editorial estimate
Walkability rating
78/100
Editorial estimate
Typical monthly rent
$907/mo
Editorial estimate
Typical home value
$145,000
Editorial estimate
The local picture

A feel for Bevo Mill

These local estimates and CityHub editorial ratings are for comparison and orientation. They are not verified statistics or current prices.

Local snapshot

Best for & local character

People prioritizing diverseHouseholds seeking affordableMovers comfortable with traffic and property variationDiverseAffordableRestaurants

Highlights

  • affordability and cultural variety
  • Diverse
  • Affordable

How it scores

CityHub estimates, not official scores. Some ratings are generated from community characteristics.

Walkability78
Transit57
School context51
Nightlife & dining70
Parks & outdoors65
Arts & culture77
Quiet & peaceful48
The decision brief

Is Bevo Mill a good fit?

What stands out

Bevo Mill is a sizable South City neighborhood with defined edges along Chippewa, Bates, Holly Hills and South Broadway. If you want to compare a range of residential blocks, first choose which edge and daily route fits your routine; the neighborhood is too broad for one block to stand in for all of it.

Things to check
Where the address matters in Bevo Mill

The city boundary follows streets and a rail corridor rather than a simple rectangle. Check the precise address, its relationship to major roads and rail, and your actual trip to work or errands before relying on a general Bevo Mill description.

Does this fit your actual move?

Compare Bevo Mill against your budget, commute, and priorities—or ask about a specific address.

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Homes & housing

What does housing cost here?

Published Census estimates provide broad context where a reliable community-level figure is available. Check current homes or rentals for actual prices.

No reliable community-wide price benchmark

CityHub does not have a defensible community-level home-value or rent figure for Bevo Mill. Rather than show a weak estimate, compare current homes or rentals by property type and location, then verify taxes, insurance, utilities and other recurring costs for the exact address.

Price is only part of the monthly payment

For a specific home, also account for the interest rate, property taxes, homeowners insurance, HOA fees, utilities, and condition. That’s why two homes with the same price tag can still cost very different amounts every month.

Plan the daily trip

Commute & getting around

How to test the commute

Bevo Mill sits in South City, where commute quality depends heavily on whether your destination is downtown, the central corridor, or farther west. Test the route from a real address because Gravois, Kingshighway, Chippewa and I-55/I-44 access can produce very different daily patterns.

Schools

Which schools serve this address?

The address—not the city name—determines the schools

The community name alone does not establish a school assignment in Bevo Mill. Confirm the district and schools for the exact property before deciding.

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Identify the district

Start with the property’s complete street address.

2

Check the boundary tool

Use the district’s official address or attendance lookup.

3

Confirm before deciding

Ask the district to verify the current assignment and enrollment details.

St. Louis City school search by address

Enter the exact City address, then confirm the result with the school or district.

How people spend free time

Parks & recreation

A few documented places in Bevo Mill; confirm the route and current access from a specific home.

Errands, routines & convenience

Everyday life

Direct answers for movers

Questions about moving to Bevo Mill

What is it like to live in Bevo Mill?+

Bevo Mill stands out for affordability and cultural variety. Key tradeoffs include traffic and property variation. Bevo Mill is a sizable South City neighborhood with defined edges along Chippewa, Bates, Holly Hills and South Broadway. If you want to compare a range of residential blocks, first choose which edge and daily route fits your routine; the neighborhood is too broad for one block to stand in for all of it.

What should I know about housing costs in Bevo Mill?+

A comparable source-backed home-value or listing-price figure is not available for Bevo Mill. Review current properties, housing types and conditions on the blocks you are considering.

What should movers know about schools in Bevo Mill?+

CityHub does not identify an assigned school for a home in Bevo Mill. The district and attendance boundary depend on the exact address and can change. Use the official lookup as a starting point, then confirm with the district before making a housing decision.

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What is commuting from Bevo Mill like?+

No verified community-wide commute time is available here for Bevo Mill. Time the trip from a home you are considering to your own destinations at your usual travel hours.

What costs should I consider before moving to Bevo Mill?+

A comparable source-backed price or rent figure is not available for Bevo Mill. Use current property offers and confirm taxes, insurance, utilities and other costs at the specific address.

What should I verify before choosing a home in Bevo Mill?+

The city boundary follows streets and a rail corridor rather than a simple rectangle. Check the precise address, its relationship to major roads and rail, and your actual trip to work or errands before relying on a general Bevo Mill description. St. Louis Public Library — Carpenter Branch nearby is one documented local destination; check the route and current access from the home you are considering. Confirm school assignment, property condition and recurring costs for the exact address.

Keep narrowing the decision

Put Bevo Mill in context.

The community guide tells you about this place. These guides help answer whether this is the right kind of place for your move.

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Understand the geography

Map of Bevo Mill

See where Bevo Mill sits in the St. Louis region, then open named local places for directions and surrounding context.

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This map is for orientation. Confirm municipal, school, floodplain, and parcel boundaries with the appropriate official source.

Around town

Places to know

Parks, civic resources, recreation, and recognizable destinations that help explain everyday life in Bevo Mill.

Parks & outdoors

1 place
City park

Christy Park

A neighborhood park with fields, play space and recreation facilities.

Official details

Shopping & errands

1 place
Neighborhood commercial corridor

Morgan Ford Business District — Bevo

A south-city corridor of restaurants, shops and everyday services serving Bevo Mill.

Official details

Things to do

2 places
Pinball venue

Silver Ballroom

A neighborhood pinball bar and informal gathering place on Morgan Ford Road.

Official details
Historic venue

Das Bevo

The restored Bevo Mill landmark and event venue at the neighborhood's principal intersection.

Official details

Civic & everyday

1 place
Nearby libraryNearby

St. Louis Public Library — Carpenter Branch nearby

A nearby city-library branch serving Bevo Mill and surrounding south-city neighborhoods.

Official details
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Sources, dates & how we got here1 sources · expand

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